Chattanooga mom creates Kids Art Subscription Box to help parents during pandemic
A Chattanooga mom is helping parents and kids across the country navigate through the virtual learning era, by having some creative fun.
TBI says police officer was probably hit by "friendly fire"
New report says the bullet that hit the police officer at Austin East High in Knoxville was not fired from the 17 year old student's gun.
Jack Daniel's inks deal on Tennessee solar farm
Iconic whiskey maker Jack Daniel's has struck a long-term deal to fuel a solar panel farm a few miles away from its Tennessee distillery.
Police describe the shootout between women and an estranged husband
LEBANON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Police say a fatal shootout Monday morning in Middle Tennessee involved a woman, her mother and her estranged husband. They call it a domestic incident that escalated. 31-year-old Marie Varsos…
Gov. Lee proposes a sales tax holiday for restaurants, bars and groceries
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is proposing a $100 million, two-week sales tax holiday on restaurants, bars and groceries. On Tuesday, the Republican’s finance team presented lawmakers a budget amendment to his $42 billion spending plan. The…
Landowners beware of timber thieves
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - You've heard of the rising problem of catalytic converter thefts. Now Tennessee officials warn about the problem of timber thefts, for a similar reason. They say that timber prices are rising, especially for specific species of wood.…
States pause use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate blood clots
(WDEF) - Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and Alabama are all pausing use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. The federal government issued a recommendation this morning for the single-dose vaccine. They want to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood…
CPD starts Voluntary Special Needs Identification Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department is working to break down the barriers between law enforcement and residents with special needs by creating a voluntary special needs identification program. A CPD Officer learned of the need for the program…
Resource officer shot at Tennessee high school recovering
Knoxville Police Officer Adam Willson is recovering from surgery after being shot at a Knoxville area high school on Monday.
Recognizing Local Lineman on National Lineman Appreciation Day
"A lot of times we take for granted just flipping the light switch on and the lights come on. We fail to recognize what it takes to make that happen," says Mike Partin. Today is National Linemen Appreciation Day. President…
One Year since the Easter Tornadoes ripped through our area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - April 12th, 2021 marks one year since tornadoes devastated parts of Hamilton County. To this day families and businesses are still working to pick up the pieces and to rebuild. Homeowners Carrie and Frank Fugunt just recently were…
Gunman and officer shot at Knoxville High School
Watch Live Coverage from Knoxville. Armed student involved in shootout in a restroom.
Tennessee offering free online courses amid pandemic
Tennessee is offering free online courses to help people learn the skills needed for a variety of jobs in business, entry-level technology, healthcare, and social media and more.
After Amazon: Labor tries to regroup in wake of Alabama loss
WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite the strongest public support and the most sympathetic president in years, the American labor movement just suffered a stinging defeat -- again. Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama, overwhelmingly voted against joining the Retail, Wholesale and…
Nashville lifts outdoor mask mandate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville’s top health officials have tweaked the city’s mask mandate to exclude requiring face coverings in outdoor spaces. According to the city’s latest public health order, masks will be still required for indoor spaces. However, as…
AP Interview: Stacey Abrams on voting rights, her next move
ATLANTA (AP) - In an interview with The Associated Press, voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams says a new Georgia law makes it harder for people to vote by restricting early voting, in-person absentee voting and the use of drop boxes.…
Chattanooga Company works with NASA to create Covid-19 Detection Device
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Chattanooga company is working against the clock to help break down the barriers of rapid Covid-19 testing. Variable Inc. was chosen by NASA to put your breath to the test. When the pandemic hit, Variable, Inc.…
Cempa to host drive-thru vaccine event on Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Cempa Community Care is hosting a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination event tomorrow . The Drive thru vaccination site will be at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, located at 4801 Hwy 58. Vaccine appointment times are available from 9:00 AM…
Nashville lifts outdoor mask mandate
The health restrictions in Nashville are easing up a bit with masks no longer required outside.
Stolen Confederate monument recovered in New Orleans
New Orleans police have recovered a Confederate monument that had been stolen in Alabama and was the subject of a ransom note threatening to convert it into a toilet.
Ex-volunteer firefighter charged with setting church fire
A former volunteer firefighter has been charged with setting a blaze at a church on Easter Sunday.
Tornado hits Cumberland Co. school as it let out
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - An EF-0 tornado has damaged an elementary school west of Crossville this afternoon on the Cumberland Plateau. It hit Pleasant Hill Elementary just as the entire student body (K-8) was heading out to go home by…
Georgia loosens Covid restriction as of today
ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Brian Kemp says “Georgia is open for business” as of Thursday. He's loosening COVID-19 restrictions, so that restaurant tables can be closer, more people can get together and vulnerable residents no longer have to stay home.…
Permits won't be needed to carry handguns in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has become the latest state to soon allow most adults 21 and older to carry handguns without first clearing a background check and training. Republican Gov. Bill Lee Thursday signed the measure into law on…